The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 47,400
 BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17) BMW M140i
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the BMW M140i.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.66 %
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
1K
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW M140i
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M140i

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M140i

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW M140i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
BMW M140i
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
437 mi
BMW M140i
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW M140i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
BMW M140i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft